Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_UMA
Control Number: 38209
Not Financial Aid Eligible
The program curriculum allows students to explore the entirety of unmanned aircraft systems. Courses highlight specific characteristics of different aircraft, how they are built, and the fundamentals of control and propulsion systems. Students will explore how unmanned aircraft systems integrate into the larger aviation systems, including safety policies, regulations, and automation procedures.
The program can be tailored to meet the needs of individual students without any prior unmanned aircraft systems operating experience. Upon completion of the program students will be prepared to become commercial FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft Systems operators, technicians, and programmers, or photo/videographers in various industry sectors in a broad range of applications.
Program Outcome
Students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of UAS training and successful completion of federally administered knowledge examinations for remote pilot certification.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| APT A131 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| APT A160 | Introduction to UAS Automation | 4 |
| ELEC A100 | Electronic Problem Solving | 3 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab | ||
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced Lab | ||
| D.C. Circuits | ||
| Embedded Control Systems | ||
| Film Production 1 | ||
| Drone Imaging for Immersive Media | ||
| Introduction to Professional Photography | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| APT A131 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| APT A160 | Introduction to UAS Automation | 4 |
| ELEC A100 | Electronic Problem Solving | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 10 | |
| Total Units | 19 | |